I Had Trials Once...

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I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme, featuring a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories you are unli... more

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February 09, 2026 Matty Lund | Eye Opening Loan Moves, Class of 92 Pressure & CRAZY Bilel Mohsni!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Rochdale, Burton, Scunthorpe & Salford midfielder Matty Lund.
Matty sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from his time as an academy player at Stoke to the importance of early loan moves and playing games.
The lads start the pod talking in depth about Matty's time at Salford City, working with the class of 92 and the disappointing end to his time.
Matty then talks us through his early loan moves in football including Hereford were the manager was also the physio, playing under Paul Dickov at Oldham & crazy Bilel Mohsni.
The trio then chat in about Matty's time at Rochdale, the incredible strength of the squad & why he had to leave to chase his Northern Ireland dream.
Matty then talks about how his struggles at Burton and why a poor relationship with manager Nigel Clough didn't help his situation before handing in a transfer request to move to Scunthorpe.
Finally they end the pod talking about making the wrong moves in football, the best player Matty has ever shared a pitch with and what he's up to since retiring.
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0:00 Intro with Matty Lund
9:50 Time at Salford
26:37 Coming to terms with retirement
33:30 Stoke City youth days
38:37 Early Hereford loan
41:28 Oldham loan move
50:55 Kick starting career at Rochdale
59:00 Tough time at Burton
1:05:55 Fresh start at Scunthorpe
1:11:20 Rochdale return
1:21:50 Best player & moment

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February 02, 2026 Paul Dawson | Winding Up Adam Wharton, Tarot Card Transfers & Big Brentford FA Cup Clash! |
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by Macclesfield captain...PAUL DAWSON!
Paul sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from the magic of the FA Cup to why he loves hard tackles & jumping into 50/50's.
The lads start the pod talking in depth about Macclesfields FA Cup run, knowing the Crystal Palace players weren't up for it and clearing the snow to make sure games were still on.
Paul then talks us through his iconic goal against Crystal Palace, how he managed to rattle Adam Wharton by getting into his head all game & a serious Marc Guehi.
The trio then chat in about facing Brentford in the next round, who Daws would have liked to have played and why it's important to stay focused on the next game.
Paul then talks about how his move to Macclesfield came about, why a tarot card reading swayed his decision and his love of jumping into tough 50/50 tackles.
Finally they end the pod talking about working under different managers at Macclesfield from Robbie Savage to Cleggy and now Adam Rooney!
WE'RE DOING ANOTHER LIVE SHOW! 🎤
Full information:
📅 Date: Friday 27th February 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00pm
📍 Location: Radcliffe Football Club (M26 3PE)
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0:00 Intro with Paul Dawson
3:35 FA Cup clash with Crystal Palace
24:41 Brentford game
30:45 Early days at Macclesfield
46:50 Playing for Robbie Savage
49:51 Loving life under Cleggy
56:24 Incredible John Rooney

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January 30, 2026 🚨LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

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January 29, 2026 A (Non) League of their Own Ep 14 (CLIP)
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January 26, 2026 Kim Stopforth | Naked Cricket, Stag Do Story's and Losing 35-0
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by none other than G Stops dad, Kim Stopforth!
Kim sits down with the lads to discuss everything from life growing up in Burnley, having trials at Blackburn and Non league stories galore.
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January 22, 2026 A (Non) League of their Own Ep 13 (CLIP)
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January 19, 2026 Tony Sullivan | Liverpool Sunday League Culture, Life In Non-League & Pre-Match Shaved Heads!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by Prescott Cables, Stalybridge Celtic, Southport, Altrincham, Lancaster & Chorley player...TONY SULLIVAN!
Tony sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from life growing up in Liverpool with the sunday league football culture to becoming a legend at Stalybridge Celtic.
The lads start the pod discussing Tony's upbringing in Liverpool, what makes up the scouse mentality and why there's nothing in football like the Liverpool Sunday League culture.
Tony then talks about his early life in non-league football playing for £50 a week, making the move to Stalybridge where he played with Lee Trundle and went on to become a club legend before talking about gaining that extra 1% by shaving their heads to intimidate the opposition.
The trio then chat in depth about football dark arts, the importance of taking accountability & having a responsibility to have a relationship with the non-league fans.
Tony then speaks about his decision to call time on his playing career and move into management, managing against Jonno & Bern and why having a good dressing room is crucial.
Finally they end the pod talking about non-league managers going to watch under pressure managers, his experience managing Cammell Laird and Witton Albion.
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0:00 Intro with Tony Sullivan
14:38 Growing up in Liverpool
34:40 Becoming a Stalybridge legend
56:38 Struggling at Southport & Alty
1:08:55 Time at Lancaster
1:19:22 Moving into management

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1h 58min
January 15, 2026 A (Non) League of their Own Ep 12 (CLIP)
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January 12, 2026 Callum McFadzean | Wrexham Vegas Parties, Phone Calls with Ryan Reynolds & Inside The Bury Downfall!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Sheffield United, Bury, Plymouth, Sunderland, Crewe, Wrexham & Radcliffe defender...Callum McFadzean!
Cal sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from dropping into non-league to play with Jordan at Radcliffe to those viral promotion parties in Las Vegas with Wrexham.
The lads start the pod discussing how Callum is enjoying life at Radcliffe, how the move came about and what it's like playing alongside our very own Jordan Hulme.
Callum then talks about his early life in football at Sheffield United, getting scouted by Real Madrid, representing England U16s with Raheem Sterling & also making his first team debut for his boyhood club.
The trio then chat in depth about why Callum made a mistake joining Kilmarnock, dropping into non-league with Alfreton & Guiseley as well as what it was actually like at Bury during their turmoil period before they went bust.
Callum then speaks about his time at Plymouth, why he struggled being so far away from his family & the experience of playing for a huge club in Sunderland.
Finally they end the pod talking about how Callum's move to Wrexham came about, that journey from National League to League One, the brilliance of Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney & those viral promotion parties in Las Vegas.
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0:00 Intro with Callum McFadzean
13:55 Dropping into non-league
16:24 Life at Sheffield united
27:28 Early loan moves
33:55 Kilmarnock mistake
38:57 Dropping into non-league
42:08 Turmoil at Bury
52:30 Spell at Plymouth
57:40 Big move to Sunderland
1:03:07 Fresh start at Wrexham
1:18:05 Loving life at Radcliffe

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1h 28min
January 08, 2026 A (Non) League of their Own Ep 11 (CLIP)
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